Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Seeking an NP or PA to join our Habif Health and Wellness medical college health team on the Danforth campus in Clayton. We serve undergraduate and graduate students in an outpatient ambulatory setting.

Desire a candidate with strong primary care and urgent care skills. NP/PA will treat patients primarily 18 years old and above including new, established, and urgent patient visits.

The advanced practice provider will be employed by the Department of Student Affairs within Washington University, and our clinic is associated with the Faculty Practice Plan at the School of Medicine.

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by certification, Wash U School of Medicine by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for students. Includes obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies such as x-ray, lab and EKG; performs preventative health assessments, STI screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Schedule

Full time, 12 month position working approximately 37.5 hours per week. This is comprised of approximately 40 hours per week during the academic calendar and 30 hours per week during academic breaks (summer, fall, winter). Schedule consists primarily of daily in-clinic shifts. On call duties consist of carrying phone for emergency coverage, currently we have no weekend in-clinic hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent primary or urgent care experience as FNP/ APRN or PA.
• Experience with young adult population.
• Experience with minor in-office procedures such as Suturing, I&D, Reproductive/Sexual health exams.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.

• Advanced Practical Nurse licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.

• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Or

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire; Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty; Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade

S30

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

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